Spyro Reignited Trilogy

This guide covers the initial setup for Spyro Reignited Trilogy, the game's backstory involving Gnasty Gnorc and Spyro, and the basic controller layout for the PlayStation.

Game Setup:

Spyro the Dragon, originally released on PSX in 1998/99, is compatible with PS2 and PS3. It can also be downloaded via PSN for PS3 and PSP. After acquiring the game and setting up your console, the game will display developer credits, ending with Insomniac Games. Spyro will then appear, initiating the title screen. You'll need to select your language, memory card (or choose to play without saving), and then load or create a save file to begin or continue your game.

Story:

In the beginning, five Dragon families lived peacefully until Gnasty Gnorc, a resentful creature, became jealous of their happiness and shiny jewels. Banished to a junkyard he renamed Gnasty's World, Gnasty experimented with magic. He devised a spell to trap all Dragons in crystal and a potion to animate gems into Gnorc soldiers. On a sunny day, Gnasty cast the freeze spell, crystalizing the dragons, and animated gems into his minions, transforming the Dragon Worlds into Gnorc Worlds. However, Spyro, being too small, was unaffected by the spell. Now, Spyro, the only unfrozen Dragon, must journey through six worlds, including Gnasty's industrial world, to free the Dragons and reclaim their stolen treasure. Sparx the Dragonfly accompanies Spyro, and the Dragons he frees offer hints. The adventure culminates in a final confrontation with Gnasty Gnorc.

Controls:

Here are the button mappings for the PlayStation controller:

This section covers the controls for Spyro Reignited Trilogy and details the three main collectibles: gems, dragons, and dragon eggs.

Controls:

Button Combos:

• L1/R1 + Left Analog Stick/D-pad: Rolling with an extra dimension
• Triangle + Left Analog Stick/D-pad: Rotates view from first-person
• Square + X: Jump charge (faster, worse handling)
• X + Circle: Flame in mid-air (helps hit higher)
• X + X: Jump, then glide in given direction
• X + X + Triangle: Jump, glide and then drop in mid-air

Collectibles:

There are three main collectable groups in the game: gems, dragons, and eggs.

• Gems: Scattered around all levels, with values ranging from 1 (Red) to 25 (Pink). There are 14,000 gems in total, with 6,000 needed to beat Gnasty. Gems can be found lying around, dropped by enemies, or in chests. Looking around in first-person view (Triangle) can help spot distant gems by their sparkles.
• Dragons: Found in most levels, trapped in crystal cases. Stepping on their platforms frees them. There are 80 dragons in total, with 50 needed to beat Gnasty. In flight levels, there are no dragons. Boss levels usually have one, while other levels have between two and five. Once freed, their platforms act as checkpoints or can be used to save or replay their speeches.
• Dragon Eggs: The most minor collectible, with only 12 in the game. They are stolen by thieves who run when approached. Charging after them or using a flame burst is the way to retrieve them. They are often well-hidden and found in only a few levels. 5 eggs are needed to beat Gnasty.

Chests:

• Wooden Chests: Common, red and beige. Any attack breaks them, revealing a random gem.
• Metal Chests: Shiny metal, similar size to Wooden Chests. Any attack except the standard flame breaks them, revealing a random gem.
• Colour-topped Chests: Appear randomly. Wooden bottom, randomly colored top. The top color indicates the gem color inside. Flame or charge to make the gem jump out, then jump on it to catch it and break the chest. Advanced attacks destroy them instantly.
• Strong Chests: Rare, cuboid metal chests with chains. Require advanced attacks (supercharge, powerflame) to open, releasing multiple gems.
• Locked Chests: Rare, similar to Strong Chests but with a lock. Require a key found within the level to open. Can be destroyed with advanced attacks, but keys are usually needed.
• Life Chests: Fairly common, purple with eyes. Contain a single extra life. Any attack breaks them, but charging causes a rebound.

Levels:

Levels are connected by portals in home levels and 'Return Home' vortices in non-home levels. You can also use the START menu to 'Exit Level', though data may not be saved until using the vortex. Balloonists in home levels allow travel to other worlds if requirements are met.

There are 35 levels in Spyro Reignited Trilogy.

• Home Levels: Starting points for the game and each world. Link to all other levels in the world and other home worlds. Generally safe with basic enemies. There are 6 home levels.
• Regular Levels: Main levels accessed via home worlds. Most are open upon reaching the world. Main sources of collectibles, challenges, and enemies. Feature a 'Return Home' vortex at the end. There are 17 regular levels.
• Flight Levels: Part-bonus, timed challenges found in each world (except the last). You fly freely to destroy 32 obstacles within a time limit, gaining extra time for each destroyed obstacle. Each contains 300 gems as rewards (60 for every 8 destroyed in a round, plus 60 for destroying all 32). There are 5 flight levels.
• Boss Levels: Accessed near the end of home levels, usually ready to open. Similar to Regular levels, culminating in a boss fight after freeing a dragon. There are 6 boss levels.
• Bonus Levels: Super secret. There is only 1 bonus level.